Vice‑President J.D. Vance, a known Trump ally, turned up in Michigan to support Republican candidate Mike Rogers in the Senate race, railing against Democratic newcomer Abdul El‑Sayed.
During a rally in a Detroit suburb, Vance called El‑Sayed ‘evil’, warned him that his wife’s name should not be mentioned in his speeches, and linked the challenger to far‑left streamer Hasan Piker, who previously made extremist comments. Vance’s speech also tapped into personal family history, urging El‑Sayed to remain respectful of Vance’s heritage.
El‑Sayed shot back in a later CNN interview, describing several Trump‑era actions as evil – from curbing healthcare to fuels corporate tax breaks and foreign policy spats. He says Vance’s rhetoric divides Americans and prioritises some over others.
Polling by Michigan firm Epic‑MRA shows that El‑Sayed edges Rogers by a narrow four‑point margin, keeping the race a tight one even as the former President’s party seeks a laboratory of competing national strategies. That makes the Michigan Senate seat among the most‑watched contests as the 2026 midterm season heats up.
